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Ruxa, Patient Professor: Vanilla
Price tag $3.65

Legendary Creature — Bear Druid

Magic color symbol for G
Mono-Green

Playstyle & Strategy

Vanilla 21% Tokens 19% Aggro 13% Ramp 7% Stompy 6%
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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Ruxa, Patient Professor players are trying out in Vanilla decks.

Germination Practicum Germination Practicum
+11% Synergy $11.43
Emeritus of Abundance Emeritus of Abundance
+1% Synergy $4.64
Studious First-Year Studious First-Year
0% Synergy $0.28

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Ruxa, Patient Professor's Vanilla builds — cards that lean hardest into the Vanilla theme.

Gigantosaurus Gigantosaurus
+86% Synergy $2.30
Muraganda Petroglyphs Muraganda Petroglyphs
+83% Synergy $0.70
Leatherback Baloth Leatherback Baloth
+82% Synergy $0.21
Kalonian Tusker Kalonian Tusker
+80% Synergy $0.15
Terrian, World Tyrant Terrian, World Tyrant
+79% Synergy $0.28
Quakestrider Ceratops Quakestrider Ceratops
+78% Synergy $0.22
Alpine Grizzly Alpine Grizzly
+76% Synergy $0.24
Garruk's Gorehorn Garruk's Gorehorn
+69% Synergy $0.20
Swordwise Centaur Swordwise Centaur
+68% Synergy $0.09
Terrain Elemental Terrain Elemental
+67% Synergy $0.15

Top Cards

The staple cards most Ruxa, Patient Professor Vanilla decks run as their core.

Vorstclaw Vorstclaw
+65% Synergy $0.27
Orazca Frillback Orazca Frillback
+62% Synergy $0.12
Sylvan Anthem Sylvan Anthem
+61% Synergy $1.23
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+54% Synergy $1.59
Garruk, Primal Hunter Garruk, Primal Hunter
+51% Synergy $1.71
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+49% Synergy $2.67
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+28% Synergy $0.77
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+24% Synergy $0.42
Cultivate Cultivate
+21% Synergy $0.30
Beast Within Beast Within
+17% Synergy $0.46

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Ruxa, Patient Professor Vanilla game on their own.

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
-3% Synergy $15.22
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
-3% Synergy $1459.07
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-10% Synergy $26.55

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Vanilla plan in Ruxa, Patient Professor decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Elvish Warrior Elvish Warrior
+54% Synergy $0.12
Grizzly Bears Grizzly Bears
+52% Synergy $0.22
Ancient Brontodon Ancient Brontodon
+50% Synergy $0.20
Rumbling Baloth Rumbling Baloth
+48% Synergy $0.17
Primordial Wurm Primordial Wurm
+47% Synergy $0.05
Jibbirik Omnivore Jibbirik Omnivore
+44% Synergy $0.17
Runeclaw Bear Runeclaw Bear
+42% Synergy $0.11
Quilled Slagwurm Quilled Slagwurm
+41% Synergy $0.12
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+37% Synergy $0.33
Balduvian Bears Balduvian Bears
+36% Synergy $0.25
Keeper of Fables Keeper of Fables
+34% Synergy $0.32
Grizzled Outrider Grizzled Outrider
+32% Synergy $0.06
Nyxborn Colossus Nyxborn Colossus
+32% Synergy $0.18
Centaur Courser Centaur Courser
+30% Synergy $0.02
Murasa Brute Murasa Brute
+28% Synergy $0.05
Ferocious Zheng Ferocious Zheng
+27% Synergy $0.16
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+25% Synergy $3.10
Bear Cub Bear Cub
+25% Synergy $0.53
Fang-Druid Summoner Fang-Druid Summoner
+25% Synergy $0.11
Garruk's Packleader Garruk's Packleader
+22% Synergy $0.31
Norwood Ranger Norwood Ranger
+20% Synergy $0.07
Hollowhenge Beast Hollowhenge Beast
+19% Synergy $0.11
Wolfbriar Elemental Wolfbriar Elemental
+18% Synergy $0.46
Woodland Druid Woodland Druid
+17% Synergy $0.12
Nessian Courser Nessian Courser
+17% Synergy $0.06
Colossapede Colossapede
+16% Synergy $0.10
Panther Warriors Panther Warriors
+16% Synergy $0.14
Elvish Ranger Elvish Ranger
+15% Synergy $0.13
Harrier Naga Harrier Naga
+15% Synergy $0.04
Trained Armodon Trained Armodon
+15% Synergy $0.10
Enormous Baloth Enormous Baloth
+15% Synergy $0.09
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+14% Synergy $9.41
Gnarled Mass Gnarled Mass
+14% Synergy $0.22
Forest Bear Forest Bear
+13% Synergy $24.68
Spined Karok Spined Karok
+13% Synergy $0.04
Garenbrig Carver Garenbrig Carver
+11% Synergy $0.19
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+10% Synergy $0.41
Tuinvale Treefolk Tuinvale Treefolk
+9% Synergy $0.17
Karametra's Acolyte Karametra's Acolyte
+8% Synergy $0.35
Yeva, Nature's Herald Yeva, Nature's Herald
+7% Synergy $0.94
The Earth King The Earth King
+7% Synergy $0.83
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
+4% Synergy $11.63
Vigor Vigor
0% Synergy $16.54
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
-2% Synergy $3.03
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-6% Synergy $0.30
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
-7% Synergy $8.31
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
-8% Synergy $1.68
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-16% Synergy $0.25
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
-16% Synergy $2.54
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-17% Synergy $0.41

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Ruxa, Patient Professor's Vanilla deck ahead.

Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+33% Synergy $0.40
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+24% Synergy $0.24
Curious Herd Curious Herd
+23% Synergy $0.57
Wrap in Vigor Wrap in Vigor
+22% Synergy $0.80
Crash the Party Crash the Party
+22% Synergy $0.37
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+16% Synergy $1.60
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+13% Synergy $0.47
Vitalizing Wind Vitalizing Wind
+13% Synergy $4.26
Fresh Meat Fresh Meat
+10% Synergy $0.32
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+9% Synergy $1.03
Aspect of Hydra Aspect of Hydra
+9% Synergy $0.25
Fog Fog
+8% Synergy $0.63
Rampage of the Clans Rampage of the Clans
+7% Synergy $0.45
Naturalize Naturalize
+5% Synergy $0.16
Broken Wings Broken Wings
+4% Synergy $0.10
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+3% Synergy $2.14
Bite Down Bite Down
+2% Synergy $0.23
Primal Bellow Primal Bellow
+2% Synergy $0.42
Giant Growth Giant Growth
+2% Synergy $0.30
Obscuring Haze Obscuring Haze
+1% Synergy $5.10
Heritage Reclamation Heritage Reclamation
+1% Synergy $0.34
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
-2% Synergy $0.94
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
-2% Synergy $8.82
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
-3% Synergy $8.23
Momentous Fall Momentous Fall
-3% Synergy $3.37
Ram Through Ram Through
-5% Synergy $0.41
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
-7% Synergy $4.47
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
-9% Synergy $3.48
Harrow Harrow
-10% Synergy $0.34
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-11% Synergy $13.39
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
-15% Synergy $0.26

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Vanilla game plan forward for Ruxa, Patient Professor.

Howl of the Night Pack Howl of the Night Pack
+48% Synergy $0.17
Mouth // Feed Mouth // Feed
+25% Synergy $0.23
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+24% Synergy $1.31
Klothys's Design Klothys's Design
+20% Synergy $0.18
Harmonize Harmonize
+17% Synergy $0.30
Beacon of Creation Beacon of Creation
+14% Synergy $7.80
Nissa's Pilgrimage Nissa's Pilgrimage
+13% Synergy $0.44
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+12% Synergy $1.14
Sylvan Offering Sylvan Offering
+10% Synergy $0.34
Predatory Rampage Predatory Rampage
+10% Synergy $0.14
Titania's Command Titania's Command
+9% Synergy $0.82
Explore Explore
+8% Synergy $0.38
Search for Tomorrow Search for Tomorrow
+6% Synergy $0.23
Grow from the Ashes Grow from the Ashes
+6% Synergy $0.32
Scale Up Scale Up
+5% Synergy $0.55
Hard-Hitting Question Hard-Hitting Question
+5% Synergy $0.28
You Meet in a Tavern You Meet in a Tavern
+5% Synergy $0.09
Broken Bond Broken Bond
+4% Synergy $0.38
Fungal Sprouting Fungal Sprouting
+4% Synergy $0.83
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+3% Synergy $0.26
Primal Might Primal Might
+3% Synergy $0.23
Fade from History Fade from History
+3% Synergy $1.92
Regrowth Regrowth
+2% Synergy $0.48
Migration Path Migration Path
+1% Synergy $0.26
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
0% Synergy $0.87
Shared Roots Shared Roots
0% Synergy $0.53
Life's Legacy Life's Legacy
0% Synergy $6.03
Flare of Cultivation Flare of Cultivation
0% Synergy $0.58
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-1% Synergy $2.31
Overrun Overrun
-1% Synergy $0.28
Three Visits Three Visits
-2% Synergy $5.51
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-2% Synergy $0.61
Bushwhack Bushwhack
-4% Synergy $0.30
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
-5% Synergy $1.54
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-5% Synergy $6.57
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-6% Synergy $3.64

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Ruxa, Patient Professor Vanilla decks.

Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+35% Synergy $0.28
Hall of Triumph Hall of Triumph
+31% Synergy $0.37
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+22% Synergy $31.92
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
+15% Synergy $2.83
The Skullspore Nexus The Skullspore Nexus
+9% Synergy $9.30
Esika's Chariot Esika's Chariot
+8% Synergy $0.46
Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+4% Synergy $1.56
Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
+3% Synergy $1.63
Monster Manual Monster Manual
+3% Synergy $9.63
Staff of Titania Staff of Titania
0% Synergy $6.62
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy $3.93
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-7% Synergy $2.99
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
-8% Synergy $11.47
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-10% Synergy $67.97

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Vanilla strategy in Ruxa, Patient Professor decks.

Sandwurm Convergence Sandwurm Convergence
+54% Synergy $0.36
Gaea's Anthem Gaea's Anthem
+53% Synergy $0.35
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+47% Synergy $3.76
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+35% Synergy $3.77
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+32% Synergy $1.61
Primeval Bounty Primeval Bounty
+26% Synergy $0.31
Paradox Zone Paradox Zone
+22% Synergy $0.62
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+15% Synergy $12.70
Ranger Class Ranger Class
+13% Synergy $0.41
March of the World Ooze March of the World Ooze
+8% Synergy $2.37
Lignify Lignify
+6% Synergy $1.64
Colossification Colossification
+6% Synergy $0.51
Primal Order Primal Order
+6% Synergy $1.95
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+5% Synergy $0.97
Gravity Well Gravity Well
+5% Synergy $0.52
Wolfwillow Haven Wolfwillow Haven
+5% Synergy $0.32
Font of Fertility Font of Fertility
+5% Synergy $0.34
Wolfcaller's Howl Wolfcaller's Howl
+5% Synergy $2.27
Triumph of Ferocity Triumph of Ferocity
+5% Synergy $0.15
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+3% Synergy $0.40
Zendikar's Roil Zendikar's Roil
+2% Synergy $1.54
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+1% Synergy $38.35
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
0% Synergy $7.61
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-1% Synergy $12.08
Blanchwood Armor Blanchwood Armor
-2% Synergy $0.29
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
-4% Synergy $5.48
Greater Good Greater Good
-5% Synergy $5.28
Doubling Season Doubling Season
-6% Synergy $32.33
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-9% Synergy $26.85
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-9% Synergy $1.35
Exploration Exploration
-10% Synergy $32.33
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-24% Synergy $0.45

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Ruxa, Patient Professor's Vanilla game plan.

Garruk Wildspeaker Garruk Wildspeaker
+8% Synergy $2.93
Nissa, Ascended Animist Nissa, Ascended Animist
+5% Synergy $2.36
Nissa, Voice of Zendikar Nissa, Voice of Zendikar
+5% Synergy $1.84

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Ruxa, Patient Professor Vanilla decks.

Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+28% Synergy $0.27
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+27% Synergy $0.34
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+18% Synergy $0.95
Khalni Garden Khalni Garden
+14% Synergy $0.96
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+13% Synergy $0.26
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+9% Synergy $6.98
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+5% Synergy $0.35
Hidden Nursery Hidden Nursery
+5% Synergy $0.21
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.32
War Room War Room
+3% Synergy $1.99
Slippery Karst Slippery Karst
+3% Synergy $0.24
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+1% Synergy $15.65
Lair of the Hydra Lair of the Hydra
0% Synergy $0.39
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $2.76
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-9% Synergy $49.84
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-13% Synergy $53.40
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-18% Synergy $0.36
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-18% Synergy $15.55

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Ruxa, Patient Professor's Vanilla strategy.

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+50% Synergy $0.33
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+10% Synergy $3.70
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+7% Synergy $0.34
Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+7% Synergy $0.45
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+5% Synergy $3.83
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+5% Synergy $36.37
Moss Diamond Moss Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.24
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+5% Synergy $6.16
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.40
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
-1% Synergy $4.66
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $0.46

Lands

The mana base behind Ruxa, Patient Professor's Vanilla decks.

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+20% Synergy $0.24
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+17% Synergy $0.38
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+13% Synergy $0.47
Forest Forest
+3% Synergy $0.08
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-2% Synergy $0.39
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-2% Synergy $0.61
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-5% Synergy $6.57
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-6% Synergy $0.26
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
-8% Synergy $1.68

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Ruxa, Patient Professor: Vanilla.

Jedit Ojanen of Efrava Jedit Ojanen of Efrava
Shroofus Sproutsire Shroofus Sproutsire
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Cloakwood Hermit Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Cloakwood Hermit
Greensleeves, Maro-Sorcerer Greensleeves, Maro-Sorcerer
Galadriel, Gift-Giver Galadriel, Gift-Giver
Nemata, Grove Guardian Nemata, Grove Guardian
Esika's Chariot Esika's Chariot
Graham O'Brien Graham O'Brien
Arasta of the Endless Web Arasta of the Endless Web
Jasmine Boreal of the Seven Jasmine Boreal of the Seven
Oviya Pashiri, Sage Lifecrafter Oviya Pashiri, Sage Lifecrafter
Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse
Quina, Qu Gourmet Quina, Qu Gourmet
Titania, Protector of Argoth Titania, Protector of Argoth
Peregrin Took Peregrin Took
Surrak, Elusive Hunter Surrak, Elusive Hunter
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Raised by Giants Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Raised by Giants
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
Syr Faren, the Hengehammer Syr Faren, the Hengehammer
Tyvar, the Pummeler Tyvar, the Pummeler
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Acolyte of Bahamut Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Acolyte of Bahamut
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Elanor Gardner Elanor Gardner
Hazel of the Rootbloom Hazel of the Rootbloom
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Cloakwood Hermit Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Cloakwood Hermit
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Master Chef Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Master Chef
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Ravos, Soultender Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Ravos, Soultender
Skanos Dragonheart Cloakwood Hermit Skanos Dragonheart // Cloakwood Hermit
Skanos Dragonheart Hardy Outlander Skanos Dragonheart // Hardy Outlander
Ghired, Conclave Exile Ghired, Conclave Exile
Torens, Fist of the Angels Torens, Fist of the Angels
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Cloakwood Hermit Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Cloakwood Hermit
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Faceless One Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Faceless One
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Master Chef Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Master Chef
Bess, Soul Nourisher Bess, Soul Nourisher
Ulasht, the Hate Seed Ulasht, the Hate Seed
Wort, the Raidmother Wort, the Raidmother
Merry, Warden of Isengard Pippin, Warden of Isengard Merry, Warden of Isengard // Pippin, Warden of Isengard
Barret, Avalanche Leader Barret, Avalanche Leader
Kura, the Boundless Sky Kura, the Boundless Sky